supposedly there is a 9550 Hybrid OS floating around

**IemShamus** · 11-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by bshpmark

Can I get a little help in installing this hybrid? I downloaded it and installed it on my PC. I have deleted the vendor.xml file. Ok, what's next? Am I missing something? I ran DM and tried to look for the files on the PC but I must be missing a step.

Did Shrink-A-OS open automatically after the install?
If so, just use the launcher in there.

**Aver** · 11-16-2009, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by hookbill

If your Storm is already activated, why would you be activating it again? The only reason to go to *228 is to update your roaming coverage and that's option 2. You are going to option 1.

There is some kind of myth about having to dial *22899 after an OS install. Not necessary.

*22899 activates and grabs the prl at the same time, it's just there for simplicity's sake.

**bshpmark** · 11-16-2009, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by IemShamus

Did Shrink-A-OS open automatically after the install?
If so, just use the launcher in there.

Yes. I tried the launcher from there but no go. The new hybrid will not load.

**IemShamus** · 11-16-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by bshpmark

Yes. I tried the launcher from there but no go. The new hybrid will not load.

Personally, I would probably uninstall both OS', reinstall .320, then reinstall the hybrid.
At the same time though I really wouldn't say it's worth it. I've had the hybrid running since it came out and I've yet to notice anything different.

**triton302** · 11-16-2009, 08:12 PM

I installed the hybrid with no problems. This phone is much more responsive and just seems overall improved from the already awesome official OS.

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**KINGTEMPO1418** · 11-16-2009, 08:18 PM

version 4 is out incase anybody cares. been onit 6 hrs so far they keep getting better

**IemShamus** · 11-16-2009, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by KINGTEMPO1418

version 4 is out incase anybody cares. been onit 6 hrs so far they keep getting better

Any changes worth mentioning?

**robnoha** · 11-16-2009, 08:39 PM

Just installed version 3 and it seems fine. One big improvement I noticed was that when using a theme and you switch to landscape mode, the white bars are gone and it looks like it should. This was worth the install right there.

**blawson327** · 11-16-2009, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by robnoha

Just installed version 3 and it seems fine. One big improvement I noticed was that when using a theme and you switch to landscape mode, the white bars are gone and it looks like it should. This was worth the install right there.

i thought that at first too. have you done a battery pull since you loaded the OS? mine bars came back after the first battery pull.

**zanimation** · 11-16-2009, 10:10 PM

Don't really notice a significant difference. Still feels fast though.

How am I supposed to know that I'm actually running the hybridized OS ?

**macgreek** · 11-17-2009, 03:26 AM

Hi everybody,

i have a question : work this hybrid on a 9520?

thanxx and greetings from Holland.

**someone** · 11-17-2009, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by blawson327

i thought that at first too. have you done a battery pull since you loaded the OS? mine bars came back after the first battery pull.

I would love a response to this. I will definitely install it if it fixes the theme issues. I miss my custom theme.

**hookbill** · 11-17-2009, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by macgreek

Hi everybody,

i have a question : work this hybrid on a 9520?

thanxx and greetings from Holland.

No, this hybrid is not recommended for the 9520. You may brick your phone.

**hookbill** · 11-17-2009, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by zanimation

Don't really notice a significant difference. Still feels fast though.

How am I supposed to know that I'm actually running the hybridized OS ?

You go options/applications/blackberry button/modules. When the list of modules comes up you should see the hybrid files in there. If all you see is .320 files then you did not successfully update your S2.

**GooTz66** · 11-17-2009, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by hookbill

You go options/applications/blackberry button/modules. When the list of modules comes up you should see the hybrid files in there. If all you see is .230 files then you did not successfully update your S2.

.320 hook! That typo number 2 in one thread, you are FIRED! LOL j/k!

**hookbill** · 11-17-2009, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by jgutie6634

.320 hook! That typo number 2 in one thread, you are FIRED! LOL j/k!

I will edit. Please don't fire me. lol.

**GooTz66** · 11-17-2009, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by bshpmark

Yes. I tried the launcher from there but no go. The new hybrid will not load.

If you installed the Hybrid Installer than it is already loaded over your OS Now you just need to run AppLoader (dont use DM) and load to device, or run SAOS (as admin), shrink, then load via the loader on SAOS.

Also make sure the correct OS is in the OS window at the top.

**bshpmark** · 11-17-2009, 07:35 AM

Ok. I really need help getting this installed. I downloaded build 4 of the hybrid. I ran the EXE file and it installed the software to my PC. Then, Shrink OS opened up automatically. I tried running the Loader there and it ran. However, it comes up with a list of programs such as my launcher icons, documents to go, email, etc BUT no operating system files appear. When I click Next, nothing.

I'm not a novice at this but I am obviously missing something.

**macgreek** · 11-17-2009, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by hookbill

No, this hybrid is not recommended for the 9520. You may brick your phone.

Thanks a lot for the warning!!
I guess no love for us, 9520 users

**bshpmark** · 11-17-2009, 07:56 AM

Duplicate post. sorry

**manofice1** · 11-17-2009, 08:29 AM

i'm downloading v4 of this hybrid now and going to install in a few

**idle0095** · 11-17-2009, 08:40 AM

my question is does it fix the rim error that dont allow any home screen icons to update? everyone must know of this error.

**manofice1** · 11-17-2009, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by idle0095

my question is does it fix the rim error that dont allow any home screen icons to update? everyone must know of this error.

doubt it

10char

**idle0095** · 11-17-2009, 08:45 AM

then whats the point to have a hybrid os. everyone that has a storm2 wants the new os fix from rim and we want it now. how dare rim to not have this update asap. lol. anyways can anyone confirm if this fixes the home screen icons from updateing?

**manofice1** · 11-17-2009, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by idle0095

then whats the point to have a hybrid os. everyone that has a storm2 wants the new os fix from rim and we want it now. how dare rim to not have this update asap. lol. anyways can anyone confirm if this fixes the home screen icons from updateing?

The point is it's much faster, smoother, better memory, better battery. Just over all faster i'm told.